You can have a regular period and still not be ovulating. Wild, right?
The women we work with are in two camps. One knows exactly when they ovulate and the other come to us thinking they’re ovulating just because they bleed each month but aren’t totally sure. But true ovulation is more than just having a cycle — it’s the main event that makes pregnancy possible and keeps your hormones in balance.
Whether you’re tracking your cycle like a detective or totally confused by your body’s signals, this week’s Fertile Friday is for you.
Why Ovulation Matters for Fertility
Ovulation is when one of your ovaries releases an egg. But it also kicks off progesterone production — the hormone that supports implantation, reduces PMS, and helps maintain early pregnancy. If ovulation isn’t happening (or isn’t strong), your body may struggle to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term — even if your periods seem “normal.”
Signs You Are Ovulating
✅ Cycles are 24–35 days and relatively consistent
✅ You notice clear, stretchy “egg white” cervical mucus around mid-cycle
✅ Basal body temperature rises after ovulation and stays elevated until your period (it can take a bit to rise and that is normal but eventually it is does and stays up there)
✅ You get a positive LH surge on an ovulation test
✅ You feel a slight twinge or cramp around ovulation time (called mittelschmerz)
Signs You Might Not Be Ovulating (Or Ovulation Is Weak)
⚠️ Cycles are very irregular, too short, or too long
⚠️ No clear temperature shift on BBT charting
⚠️ You don’t notice fertile cervical mucus at all
⚠️ Your period is very long (longer than 7 days) or very short/light (1-2 days)
⚠️ Your luteal phase (the time from ovulation to your period) is under 10 days
So here’s the thing — ovulation isn’t just about if it’s happening, but how well it’s happening.
A weak ovulation means your body is likely releasing an egg, but the process isn’t strong enough to produce optimal levels of progesterone afterward. Think of it like a spark that lights the fire, but the flame doesn’t really catch.
This can show up as:
The good news? Weak ovulation usually just means your body is asking for more support — through nourishment, stress reduction, mineral balance, or gentle hormone support. Once ovulation gets stronger, everything from mood to fertility tends to improve.
You don’t have to become a full-time charting expert. Try combining a few simple tools:
We often see women stop ovulating due to:
The good news? Once we uncover the why, we can support your body back into balance. That’s exactly what we do inside our Nurture Your Fertility program. We also have a certified Fertility Awareness Instructor, Morgan, to help our clients navigate tracking their cycle and interpreting their charts.
Here are some great resources on how to get started on supporting your body better for ovulation:
Want help figuring out if you’re truly ovulating — and how to make it stronger?
We’re here for you. If you’re ready to stop guessing and finally get real answers, click here to apply.
